Batulis Civil Law Review
Vol 6, No 3 (2025): VOLUME 6 ISSUE 3, NOVEMBER 2025

An Evaluation of the Definition of Agreement in the Indonesian Civil Code and Implications for Legal Certainty in Economic Interactions of Indonesia

Syafiuddin, Afif (Unknown)
Alladuniah, Muhammad Ali (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Dec 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Article 1313 of the Indonesian Civil Code defines an agreement as an act by which one or more persons bind themselves to one or more other persons. This definition is often considered overly general and inadequate to reflect the complexities of modern society and economic dynamics.Purposes of the Research: This research evaluates the legal understanding of agreements in Article 1313 of the Civil Code and analyzes its implications for legal certainty in economic interactions of Indonesia.Methods of the Research: A normative juridical research method was employed, involving an analysis of legal literature, expert doctrines, and legal practices in Indonesia.Results Main Findings of the Research: Findings indicate that the definition of an agreement in Article 1313 of the Civil Code is no longer relevant and leads to legal uncertainty in economic transactions, which hinders business and investment certainty. A more concrete and adaptive reformulation of the agreement's definition is necessary to address this gap, with the hope of increasing legal certainty in economic interactions, as well as supporting economic stability and growth in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ballrev

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Batulis Civil Law Review (Batulis Civ. Law Rev. -BALLREV) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Law at Pattimura University twice a year in May, and November. The purpose of this journal is to provide a place for academics, researchers and practitioners to publish original research ...